The influence of overseas developments in television on Australian culture and identity during that decade.
History/Intro – TV began in 195X
Advertising – coke, sunglasses
TV Shows – sesame street, moon landing 1969
Personalities – elvis, beatles, catch phrases?
Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
The 1960s was period of time that saw great changes in Australian society due to the evolution of popular culture. During the 1960s, technological advances allowed American and British cultural influences to rapidly filter into Australia - through music, cinema, and television. New ideas were adopted towards entertainment in Australia and ultimately this helped to shape modern Australian society. How did television entertainment change in the 1960s? How …show more content…
This created the ideal consumer for producers to reach and the television industry began to be supported by advertisements, which influenced the way Australians wanted to look, act and live. As such a high percentage of content was American, this meant that Australians were being exposed to American products and ideas. American concepts like consumerism and material ambitions also fitted well with Australia's new pleasure-seeking suburban ideals.
Here’s a video with a small collection of ads from the era for sunglasses, Coke, champagne, and clothing – [c:\users\jackson\downloads\1960s Australian TV commercials.mp4]
TV Shows airing in Australia in 1960s
Commercials and television programs at the time generally depicted a certain class and way of life. Popular overseas productions at the time included:
Coronation Street (British) – From Britan, this show is the longest running television soap opera in the world. It began in 1960 and was first aired in Australia in 1963. By 1966 it was more popular in Australia than in the UK, and for many Australians, some of the first exposure to a British way of life.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_Street#International]
Perry Mason (US) – Was an American legal drama and began in 1957 and continued until …show more content…
While a lot of the faces on our screens were still predominantly imported, the Australian identity was slowly but surely making itself known in the new medium. Hit shows likeBandstand, IMT, Homicide and The Mavis Bramston Show were making their mark in Australian popular culture.
What influence did television in the 1960’s have Australia
Ausala has been influenced by and has influenced national culture identity and the way of life due to popular culture. n the late 1960s, Australian television was connected to the international satellite system. Programs could be broadcast live between capital cities and people in remote parts of the country could receive television broadcasts. Along with the rest of the world, Australians could now be involved in globally-significant televised events, like the first moon landing in 1969. (SHOW MOON LANDING CLIP)
Who were some of the key people involved in 1960’s entertainment
Evlis Presitly had a major influence on 1960s entertainment. World wide sensation on tv,film and radio. People attempted to emulate him not just in Austrtlaia but all over the world. (ELVIS PRESLEY
History/Intro – TV began in 195X
Advertising – coke, sunglasses
TV Shows – sesame street, moon landing 1969
Personalities – elvis, beatles, catch phrases?
Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
The 1960s was period of time that saw great changes in Australian society due to the evolution of popular culture. During the 1960s, technological advances allowed American and British cultural influences to rapidly filter into Australia - through music, cinema, and television. New ideas were adopted towards entertainment in Australia and ultimately this helped to shape modern Australian society. How did television entertainment change in the 1960s? How …show more content…
This created the ideal consumer for producers to reach and the television industry began to be supported by advertisements, which influenced the way Australians wanted to look, act and live. As such a high percentage of content was American, this meant that Australians were being exposed to American products and ideas. American concepts like consumerism and material ambitions also fitted well with Australia's new pleasure-seeking suburban ideals.
Here’s a video with a small collection of ads from the era for sunglasses, Coke, champagne, and clothing – [c:\users\jackson\downloads\1960s Australian TV commercials.mp4]
TV Shows airing in Australia in 1960s
Commercials and television programs at the time generally depicted a certain class and way of life. Popular overseas productions at the time included:
Coronation Street (British) – From Britan, this show is the longest running television soap opera in the world. It began in 1960 and was first aired in Australia in 1963. By 1966 it was more popular in Australia than in the UK, and for many Australians, some of the first exposure to a British way of life.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_Street#International]
Perry Mason (US) – Was an American legal drama and began in 1957 and continued until …show more content…
While a lot of the faces on our screens were still predominantly imported, the Australian identity was slowly but surely making itself known in the new medium. Hit shows likeBandstand, IMT, Homicide and The Mavis Bramston Show were making their mark in Australian popular culture.
What influence did television in the 1960’s have Australia
Ausala has been influenced by and has influenced national culture identity and the way of life due to popular culture. n the late 1960s, Australian television was connected to the international satellite system. Programs could be broadcast live between capital cities and people in remote parts of the country could receive television broadcasts. Along with the rest of the world, Australians could now be involved in globally-significant televised events, like the first moon landing in 1969. (SHOW MOON LANDING CLIP)
Who were some of the key people involved in 1960’s entertainment
Evlis Presitly had a major influence on 1960s entertainment. World wide sensation on tv,film and radio. People attempted to emulate him not just in Austrtlaia but all over the world. (ELVIS PRESLEY